Correction of minor errorsU.K.
12.—(1) The GLRO may, if he thinks fit, at any time before the publication under rule 11 of the statement of persons nominated, correct minor errors in a nomination paper [F1or home address form].
(2) Errors which may be corrected include—
(a)errors as to a person's electoral number,
(b)obvious errors of spelling in relation to the details of a candidate,
[F2(c)errors as to the information mentioned in rule 6(9B)(b).]
(3) Anything done by the GLRO in pursuance of this rule may not be questioned in any proceedings other than proceedings on an election petition.
(4) The GLRO must have regard to any guidance issued by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this rule.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 rule 12(1) inserted (31.12.2019) by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1426), rules 1(1), 7(7)(a) (with rule 2)
F2Sch. 3 rule 12(2)(c) inserted (31.12.2019) by The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2019 (S.I. 2019/1426), rules 1(1), 7(7)(b) (with rule 2)